6 years ago
Aroostook drug prevention program disbanded
For five years, Diversion Alert worked to combat drug addiction and promote ways to help those dealing with addiction.
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6 years ago
Thousands of migrating geese make a layover on an Aroostook County pond
Jim Thorne of Carmel spends plenty of time on the roads of Maine, and often posts Facebook photos from spots he loves in Aroostook County.
6 years ago
Legislators sponsor metastatic breast cancer bill
Through the diligent work of breast cancer advocates from both the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition and Pink Aroostook at Cary Medical Center, both of Maine’s U.S. representatives
6 years ago
DHHS warns public about accidental pot ingestion
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services reminds Mainers of the importance of taking the necessary steps to ensure marijuana stays out of reach of children to avoid the risk of accidental ingestion.
6 years ago
How the Irving refinery explosion could affect Maine fuel prices and availability
The effect of the explosion Monday morning at an Irving refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, on gas and heating oil prices remains unknown, although the Governor’s Energy Office in Maine is watching developments closely because the state relies heavily on that plant for energy.
6 years ago
LifeFlight of Maine celebrates 20 years of life-saving care at dedication ceremony
On Monday, LifeFlight of Maine celebrated 20 years of service at a dedication ceremony and open house at the LifeFlight base at the Bangor International Airport.
6 years ago
Explosion at Irving Oil refinery shakes New Brunswick city
An explosion shook the city of Saint John, New Brunswick, after a “major incident” at an Irving Oil refinery, but caused no fatalities.
6 years ago
Collins receives Distinguished Citizen Award
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for her work to support veterans by protecting access to rural health care, holding the VA accountable in the wake of scandal, expediting the process for disabled veterans to get the services they need, and supporting Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
6 years ago
Frenchville elementary school named National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education this week named the Dr. Levesque Elementary School a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018. The school in Frenchville was one of only three in Maine to be recognized, with the other two being Falmouth High School and Yarmouth Elementary School.
6 years ago
Government to send test alert messages Wednesday to cellphones
A message headed “Presidential Alert” will be sent Wednesday to cellphones throughout the United States as part of a nationwide test of an emergency alert system, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
